While Africa is traditionally overshadowed by more urgent issues, the Trump administration has so far been hands-off. They have to remain engaged because they have boots on the ground,” said a second senior African diplomat at the United Nations, also speaking on condition of anonymity. At his lunch with African leaders, Trump said there was “tremendous business potential” and he has friends “trying to get rich” in Africa. “The United States is proud to work with you to eradicate terrorist safe havens,” he said. Haley has been campaigning to cut UN peacekeeping costs as the United States is the largest contributor.

Source: bd News24 October 23, 2017 04:52 UTC